Re: Homocysteine

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On Sun, 12 Mar 2006 20:13:20 -0800, "Anon" <anon4592004@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

I have been taking folic acid, vitamin B6 and B12 for almost 2 years. They
were supposed to lower my homocysteine and reduce the risk of heart attack
or stroke. Now they are saying they do lower the homocysteine but have
little or no effect on the risk. In fact, they may increase the risk!

http://Homocysteine.notlong.com

I am beginning to think I would fair better if I got my health advice from
South American Shaman rather than doctors.

Anon

G'day G'day Anon,

Elevated homocysteine has been an excellent marker for a
pathological process. Homocysteine is a naturally occurring
intermediate in amino acid metabolism. When the metabolism isn't
normal the steady state level of homocysteine rises. There are two
processes that reduce the levels of homocysteine. One converts it
eventually to SAMe and the other to glutathione, both having wonderful
benefits for health.

At first the medical world was enamored with high dose folic acid.
That worked in reducing homocysteine levels but didn't reduce
morbidity.

Then they added Vit B12 and B6. I'm not sure how well that has worked
with morbidity and would appreciate someone coming up with the actual
research on the matter rather than an internet opinion piece.

Perhaps the problem is they haven't spread their net wide enough even
now. The actual ingredients needed for full conversion to SAMe is TMG
(trimethylglycine supported by B12, folate, B6, B2, magnesium and
zinc. The pathway to glutathione requires B6, B2 and zinc.

Where do we get TMG?

We produce it from choline found in fish and egg yolks, prawns or from
betaine found in sugar beet or beetroot grown in salty soil or beans,
peas,

The best foods for Vit B12 are per 100 grams.
Sardine 28 mcg
Oysters 15 mcg
Cottage cheese 5 mcg
Tuna 5 mcg
Turkey, chicken 2 mcg

The best foods for Vit B6 are per 100 grams.
Salmon 820 mcg
Trout 680 mcg
Pheasant 660 mcg
Turkey 470 mcg
kidney beans 440 mcg
Mackerel 400 mcg
brussel sprouts 280 mcg

The best foods for folate are per 100 grams.
lentils 179 mcg
endive 142 mcg
chick peas 141 mcg
spinach 140 mcg
broccoli 130 mcg

Best wishes,

--
Quentin Grady ^ ^ /
New Zealand, >#,#< [
/ \ /\
"... and the blind dog was leading."

http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/quentin
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